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The tell me about yourself interview question is going to come up right at the very start of your interview.
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The answer you give could be the difference between a pass or a fail.
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If you want to know how to give the perfect answer to that question, tell me about yourself, watch this podcast.
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Here we go.
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So why does a hiring manager ask the interview question, tell me about yourself?
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So the hiring manager will ask the interview question, tell me about yourself, right at the very start of the job interview
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and they will ask this question for two reasons first of
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all they want to get you talking right at the start
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of your interview you are going to be the most nervous and
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when the hiring manager says to you tell me about yourself
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it gives you the opportunity to talk about something you should know a lot about yourself
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which helps you calm your nerves and build confidence
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so it gets you talking right at the very start of
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the interview the second reason they will ask you the question tell me about yourself is
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because they want to quickly determine whether you are going to be a good fit for the job description.
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So one of the biggest tips I can give people is
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to make sure you read the job description before you get your answer ready to
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that first interview question tell me about yourself.
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What's the best way to answer the interview question tell me about yourself?
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When answering the first interview question tell me about yourself I recommend you use the seat structure, S -E -A -T.
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Now, you can remember the seat structure because you will be sitting on a seat during your interview.
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S stands for the skills you can bring to the position.
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Make sure you match your skills with those listed on the job description.
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E stands for the educational qualifications you have and also any experience you can bring to the company.
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A stands for any significant achievements you have gained in your life so far.
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So your achievements where possible should come from a previous workplace situation.
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And T stands for the type of person you are
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and what you are going to do in the role if the hiring manager employs you.
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So when answering that question, tell me about yourself, always remember the seat structure skills educational qualifications
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and experience achievements and the type of person you are
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and what you will do in the role
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so what are the best skills to use in your answer
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so there are some really good skills you can talk about when answering
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that question tell me about yourself these are the type of
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skills all hiring managers are looking for the first one is
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collaboration skills your ability to work well as part of a team Another really good skill is problem -solving capabilities.
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This means that you take ownership of difficult problems and challenges as opposed to leaving them for other people to deal with.
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Another good skill is customer service skills.
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Dealing with customers quickly and promptly and resolving any issues they have so they have a great experience with the company.
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Another really good skill is communication and listening skills.
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Working under pressure is another great skill to have as is planning and prioritising your work in line with the company's goals.
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You also mentioned you should talk about achievements in your answer.
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What are some good achievements to give?
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So when talking about your achievements, when answering that question, tell me about yourself.
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Where possible, try to include achievements from a previous workplace situation.
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You could say that your biggest achievement was winning employee of the month, or you could say that you helped the company increase sales
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because you always asked customers for feedback and you use that feedback to help the company improve service standards.
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You could also say
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that one of your greatest achievements was helping the team you are a part of win the company a lucrative sales contract.
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Now, if this is your first job and you have no previous work experience, you can use achievements from your personal life.
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You can talk about your academic qualifications as being your greatest
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achievements you could also talk about how you have improved or developed existing skills, completed training courses, or more importantly,
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helped raise money for local good causes or charities.
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Can you give us an example answer to the interview question, tell me about yourself?
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So if I was going to answer the interview question, tell me about yourself, I would give this type of answer.
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Welcome to the interview, Richard.
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Can you start off and tell me something about yourself?
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Well, first of all, thank you very much for giving me this opportunity today.
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Before I applied for the role, I studied the job description carefully and I am confident I have the skills, qualities and knowledge.
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to add long -term value to your team.
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I am resourceful, fast working,
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have strong attention to detail skills and I'm a great team player who supports his co -workers to achieve the team's goals.
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I also have qualifications in subjects that are relevant to this industry
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and I've completed certification courses in Microsoft Office and Customer Service
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and I believe these courses will empower me to hit the ground running in this role.
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Outside work, I take good care of myself, which means my concentration and energy levels are always high.
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And I also play team sports, which demonstrates, I believe, my ability to collaborate well with other people.
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I also have a keen interest in self -development, and I want to build a long -term career with your organization.
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If you hire me, I will make sure you see a great return on your investment
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and I will do all I can to help you maintain your position as a market leader.
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So there you have it, a brilliant example answer and some fantastic tips on how to answer that question, tell me about yourself.
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Now, if you want to accelerate your learning even further, make sure you click that link right now in the top right hand corner of the video,
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head straight through to my website passmyinterview .com and you can download
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that exact script i just gave plus 100 brilliant answers to difficult interview questions it comes as a pdf guide
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Thank you very much indeed.
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And don't forget to connect with me on LinkedIn.
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I have put my LinkedIn link in the description below the video.
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It's always a pleasure to connect with like -minded professionals such as yourself.
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Thank you for watching and I wish you all the best for passing your job interview.
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Have a great day.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze video bevat 85 zinnen en 1204 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 7:12. De spreker praat in een natuurlijk tempo van ongeveer 167 woorden per minuut, dicht bij een alledaags gesprek. 89% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden, dus de woordenschat is goed te volgen.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
15 woorden uit de video die het leren waard zijn, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| skill zelfstandig naamwoord | /skɪl/ | bekwaamheid, vaardigheid |
| achievement zelfstandig naamwoord | /əˈt͡ʃiːv.mənt/ | prestatie |
| hire werkwoord | /ˈhaɪɹ/ | huren |
| connect werkwoord | /kəˈnɛkt/ | verbinden |
| feedback zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | terugkoppeling |
| workplace zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈwɝkˌpleɪs/ | werkplek, arbeidsplaats |
| subscribe werkwoord | /səbˈskɹaɪb/ | abonneren |
| carefully bijwoord | /ˈkɛɹf(ə)li/ | voorzichtig |
| charity zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈtʃæɹɪti/ | liefdadigheidsinstelling, goed doel |
| worker zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈwɝ.kɚ/ | arbeider, arbeidster |
| solve werkwoord | /sɒlv/ | oplossen |
| ownership zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/ | eigendom |
| script zelfstandig naamwoord | /skɹɪpt/ | geschrift |
| collaboration zelfstandig naamwoord | /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/ | samenwerking, het samenwerken |
| concentration zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/ | concentratie |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Betekenis |
|---|---|
| check out werkwoord | onderzoeken |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 3 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, I'm, I've. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, ownership /ˈoʊnɚʃɪp/, collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/, concentration /ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/, certification /ˌsɜː.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: qualification /ˌkwɑlɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, collaboration /kəˌlæbəˈɹeɪʃən/, concentration /ˌkɑn.sənˈtɹeɪ.ʃən/, importantly /ɪmˈpɔɹ.tənt.li/, capability /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Begin op 0,75× snelheid, spreek zin voor zin na en ga terug naar normale snelheid zodra het makkelijk gaat.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als skill, achievement, hire.
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.